Tag Archives: course designing

The RMPA International League started its 14th season in Malaysia last week. The RSPC Open marked the start of three legs in Malaysia, the RSPC Open (26th to 4th August), RMPA Classic, and RMPA International League Final. Collectively, they make … Continue reading →

So often when I meet a new rider, they tell me that they are a dressage specialist, or a showjumping specialist, or an endurance specialist. So many specialists. And often, when I ask a showjumper of dressage rider if … Continue reading →

Natasha and I did the dash to Ipoh for the Mitavite Horse Show over the weekend. We got there on Friday afternoon as I wanted to scout the derby area for Sunday’s Fun In The Garden, as it was being … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of course designing the STCEC Chinese New Year Show this weekend. It was my first course designing work of the year. What I noticed was that Big Spurs are trending, not only amongst the uniformed units, … Continue reading →

Back to work, back to school for the kids, back to life, back to reality. 2018 is here, and it better be a good one. On the polo front, we will be bringing the polo ponies back into fitness, with … Continue reading →

“Those who can, ride. Those who can’t, teach.” I used to believe this before I got my teaching qualifications and absolved myself of this credo. I have never been one to give lessons day in and day out as I … Continue reading →

I got the Monday blues after my run of back-to-back shows came to an end. I did the CSI-W World Cup II at Thai Polo and finished with the National Horse Show at the Selangor Turf Club last week. The … Continue reading →

I had the privilege of attending the XI FIP World Polo Championships in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was a trip that was quite unexpected as I had been booked to build the CSI-W World Cup Jumping at Thai … Continue reading →

What do I do with myself when the polo season has wrapped up? I go course designing. Next month I shall be designing the tracks at the CSI-W World Cup at Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, and also at the … Continue reading →

As the lights go down on 2016, my wrap-up blog post can go in two directions: a) it has been a good year, with much achieved, or b) it has been a hard year, with the slowdown in retail in … Continue reading →